Places And Travel
The State Parks Farthest From Any Town
These remote US state parks offer rugged landscapes, dark skies, and wilderness adventures far from towns and everyday conveniences.
These 7 Washington Towns Have The Best Historic Districts
Explore the best historic districts in these Washington towns, featuring Victorian architecture, railroad heritage, and local museums.
This Gulf Coast Main Street Feels Like A Movie Set
Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, stood in for a movie town in 1965, and its Main Street still runs past antique shops and a 1911 courthouse to a harbor beach.
The National Forests With The Most Pygmy Rattlesnakes
Florida's Ocala, Apalachicola, and Osceola national forests shelter the dusky pygmy rattlesnake, a venomous snake rarely longer than two feet.
Where Young Families Are Putting Down Roots In Arizona
Arizona towns like Queen Creek, Buckeye, and Sahuarita are drawing young families with new homes, growing schools, and jobs close by.
The Safest Small Towns In The United States
Hanover, Zionsville, Ridgefield, and more: the safest small towns in the United States and what to do there after the sun goes down.
The State Parks With The Most Bobcats
Some state parks are prime bobcat country, with dense cover, plentiful prey, and the occasional glimpse of one of America's most elusive wildcats.
The US Beaches With The Most Alligators
Alligators turn up on beaches in South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, and Texas. Six shorelines where gators were spotted in the surf or on the sand.
11 Wallet-Friendly Small Towns To Retire In Ohio
In these 11 Ohio small towns, typical home values stay under $250,000, and retirees still get theaters, river trails, festivals, and medical care nearby.
11 Best Gulf Coast Towns For Retirees
These towns on the Gulf Coast offer a perfect blend of natural beauty, urban amenities, and affordability, putting tropical retirement dreams within reach.
The Longest Stone Arch Bridge In America
Pennsylvania’s Rockville Bridge, over the Susquehanna near Harrisburg, has stood since 1902 as the longest stone masonry arch railroad bridge ever built.
The Towns In Virginia Where Retirees Are Moving To
Virginia cities from Suffolk to Chesapeake are gaining retirement-age newcomers, drawn by riverfront parks, walkable downtowns, and local senior programs.
The Route 66 Towns Worth Stopping In
Route 66 turns 100 this November, and these 10 towns from Illinois to California still rent motel rooms and run lunch counters along the Mother Road.
The Towns On The Chesapeake Bay Where Retirees Are Moving To
Lower taxes, waterfront living, and lifelong learning are drawing retirees to these Maryland and Virginia towns along the Chesapeake Bay.
The Oldest Taverns In America
Newport's White Horse Tavern has poured since 1673, and its founder's son was a Red Sea pirate. Seven more American taverns have served since the 1700s.
11 Best Downtowns In Upstate New York
In upstate New York, a great downtown can have a lake at the end of the street, an old theater around the corner, or artists filling former factories.
The Temperature Where Snake Season Officially Ends
Snake season fades at a sustained 60 degrees and closes at 50, measured at ground level rather than in the air. Why the word officially is the problem.
The Counties That Sit In Two Time Zones
Idaho County, Idaho, splits its clocks along the Salmon River, while Gulf, Cherry, and Malheur counties also keep two time zones inside one county line.
11 Best Towns In Italy For A Two-Day Recharge
Eleven Italian towns suited to a two-day recharge, with Sicily's Taormina, the wine hills of Castellina in Chianti, and Cernobbio on the shore of Lake Como.
Where People Are Moving To In Netherlands In 2026
Where People Are Moving To In Netherlands In 2026. Noordoostpolder led all municipalities, Rotterdam feeds Lansingerland, and eastern towns gain residents.
9 Of The Most Captivating Small Towns In UK
Nine UK small towns, from Pitlochry and Tobermory in Scotland to the bookshops of Hay-on-Wye in Wales and the two-mile Portstewart Strand in Northern Ireland.
9 Small Towns in Victoria with the Best Downtowns
Bright, Castlemaine, Port Fairy, Maldon, Kyneton, Clunes, Daylesford, Trentham and Creswick keep Victoria's main streets, from gold-rush pubs to a Booktown.
12 The Pacific Northwest Towns Perfect For A Fresh Start
12 Pacific Northwest Towns Perfect For A Fresh Start trade big-city prices for wine country, rodeos, and rivers in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
The Safest Small Towns In California
Across California, towns like Solvang, Tiburon and Yountville are built around parks, gardens, waterfronts and the gatherings neighbors keep going.
The Oldest Ferris Wheel In America
Opened at Coney Island in 1920, Deno's Wonder Wheel is the oldest operating fixed-site Ferris wheel in America. Here is its history and how to ride it today.
The US Counties That Spans Two Time Zones
Nine US counties are legally split between two time zones, where you can cross into a whole new hour without ever driving past the county line itself.
The Densest Forest In America
The Densest Forest In America grows in California’s Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, where old-growth redwoods hold more wood per acre than any forest.
The Best State Parks In The Ozarks
Learn more about seven of the best state parks in the Ozarks, featuring ancient granite formations, castle ruins, and trails.
New Mexico's 9 Most Laid-Back Towns
These nine laid-back towns, with a knack for making time feel less urgent, have a plethora of possibilities awaiting visitors in New Mexico.
The Most Rugged Counties In The Rockies
The Most Rugged Counties In The Rockies span Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and Colorado, from San Juan's record elevation to the depths of Hells Canyon.
The National Forests With The Most Alligators
The National Forests With The Most Alligators stretch from Florida’s springs to coastal Carolina swamps, where gators shape where people swim and hike.
The Towns In The Northern United States Where Retirees Are Moving To
Not every retiree heads south. These eight northern towns are quietly drawing older newcomers, usually from a crowded metro just a short drive away.
12 Nicest Small Lake Towns In America
Mail jumpers, snow sculptures, and apple festivals: 12 of America’s nicest small lake towns, from Bayfield, Wisconsin to Big Bear Lake, California.
The Longest State Park In America
Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park in Tennessee traces the Cumberland Plateau past waterfalls, river gorges, and primitive backcountry campsites.
12 Wallet-Friendly Small Towns To Retire In New York
Twelve small towns in New York where home values and property taxes are below state medians, with hospitals and senior services nearby for retirees.
2026's 10 Best Small Towns To Visit In Colorado
Together, these ten towns showcase the variety that makes Colorado one of the country's best road trip destinations in 2026.
The Hunger Games Filming Locations You Can Actually Visit
District 12 is a real mill village you can rent a room in, and Snow's mansion is an Atlanta museum. Nine Hunger Games locations open to visitors.
The Towns In Alabama Where Retirees Are Moving To
Alabama retirees are moving to towns like Centre, Trussville, Auburn, and Foley, some from Jefferson County and others from Georgia and Florida.
The Towns On The Atlantic Coast Where Retirees Are Moving To
Retirees are skipping Hilton Head and Palm Beach for cheaper towns next door. From Delaware, to Florida, here is where they are actually moving.
The National Forests With The Most Venomous Snakes
US national forests from Arizona to the Carolinas hold the most venomous snakes, including as many as eight rattlesnake species in a single forest.